Staying Protected: Water security tricks to shield your loved ones this summer season

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) -As the climate begins to get hotter swimming is an efficient solution to beat the warmth, however in case you’re not cautious a day on the pool can change into harmful.

More kids ages 1-4 die from drowning than another reason behind dying, in keeping with the CDC. Experts say there are lots of tips to comply with so that you stay protected.

“General rules, make sure you don’t go into water where you can’t touch if you’re not a good swimmer. Make sure that you have the proper flotation devices. Don’t float out into deep water if you can’t swim. Things of that sort. If you’re swimming in a lake, you want to make sure you’re wearing a life jacket. Don’t do any horse play with your friends because that can become a serious accident,” Breanna Kniceley, Aquatics Manager, City of Bridgeport stated.

For dad and mom Kniceley advises that you simply actively watch your kids when they’re on the pool.

“Just always make sure you’re with your children in the pool. Even if you’re on deck, don’t be reading a book. Don’t be on your phone. Water safety it takes all of us, including parents, to just keep an eye on the kids, make sure nothing bad happens. Everybody has a part in it and we want everyone to be safe,” Kniceley stated.

She says an essential rule is to not swim alone.

“The biggest thing is just not swimming alone. You never know. Even an experienced swimmer can have an incident, and if you’re alone, then there’s no one there to help,” Kniceley stated.